Ickybaluky
04-01-2004, 07:29 AM
According to the Chicago Tribune (Requires Registration):
Chicago Tribune (http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/bearstoday/cs-040331bearsbrite,1,7209200.story)
"Only final details need to be worked out before Pro Bowl guard Ruben Brown becomes a Chicago Bear. Brown could sign a contract as soon as Thursday, becoming the fourth new offensive starter to join the Bears this off-season. Sources said Wednesday night that the last issue involved whether the contract would be for one or three years, but it was not considered a sticking point. It's expected that Brown will earn a salary approaching $1 million, slightly over the veteran's minimum of $760,000. The new Bears coaching staff, particularly offensive line coach Pete Hoener, made a strong impression on Brown during a visit last week and that played a role in his decision. Brown will play right guard next to newly signed offensive tackle John Tait."
Chicago Tribune (http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/bearstoday/cs-040331bearsbrite,1,7209200.story)
"Only final details need to be worked out before Pro Bowl guard Ruben Brown becomes a Chicago Bear. Brown could sign a contract as soon as Thursday, becoming the fourth new offensive starter to join the Bears this off-season. Sources said Wednesday night that the last issue involved whether the contract would be for one or three years, but it was not considered a sticking point. It's expected that Brown will earn a salary approaching $1 million, slightly over the veteran's minimum of $760,000. The new Bears coaching staff, particularly offensive line coach Pete Hoener, made a strong impression on Brown during a visit last week and that played a role in his decision. Brown will play right guard next to newly signed offensive tackle John Tait."